Automatics

Posted on 22/10/2018 15:45 by richardandros

My Touareg gives me the best of both worlds.  Auto box with TC plus low ratio if needed.  Makes manoeuvring, in either direction, really easy. 

Posted on 22/10/2018 16:25 by

I get the impression that Brit tuggers are reluctant to use motor movers.  Perhaps they consider it a sign of weakness or inability to properly manoeuvre the van 🤔.  Of course it could be that they find it difficult operating the MM itself.  Strange 😀.

Posted on 22/10/2018 17:43 by EmilysDad

VW use automated manual DSGs don't they? 🤔 with not one but two clutch plates to burn out .... 🙄

Posted on 22/10/2018 17:47 by EmilysDad

by the time I've found the mover control, been inside the caravan to switch the mover on, I can usually get the caravan in place using the tow car. 👍

Posted on 22/10/2018 17:47 by EmilysDad

by the time I've found the mover control, been inside the caravan to switch the mover on, I can usually get the caravan in place using the tow car. 👍

Posted on 22/10/2018 18:46 by

Pleased to hear that you can manoeuvre a van well MM; luckily many can't and those I have seen have provided much entertainment 😁.  In addition to the antics of the OH providing directions; a common "problem" with most nationalities.  

Posted on 22/10/2018 14:02 by johndailey

Corners, I use the motor mover much more now. When I first started towing and used the caravan forums, there was a lot of talk about the necessity of being able to reverse the caravan with the car. I did the course and can reasonably carry out the manoeuvre now but on some of the sites where the grass is a bit long and wet I use the mover.   

Posted on 22/10/2018 19:29 by EmilysDad

As discussed here before, my other half will ALWAYS stand in the very place where I can't see or hear her! Or she shouts left a bit ... who's left? which way are you facing? 🤔🤔